AirAsia Aviation Group confirmed that it will receive 14 new aircraft deliveries in 2025 to support expected growth in passenger numbers in the ASEAN region.
The group said that 10 of the 14 aircraft will come from lessors, and four directly from Airbus.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Asia Pacific passenger numbers are set to grow by 7.9% in 2025. Driven by economic recovery, competitive fares, and government-led tourism campaigns, this growth is considered the fastest globally.
With this growth, the low-cost carrier is targeting 70 million passengers for FY2025, representing an 11% year-on-year increase.
“We’ve had a great start to 2025, and we are excited as AirAsia’s future growth is fully secured, with the next 56 aircraft already financed,” Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group said in a statement.
Lingam said that this gives the group the opportunity to expand while delivering “the most affordable and reliable” travel experience to its customers.
“This is more than about expanding our fleet— it’s about putting more flights where our guests need them most, opening up new destinations, and making travel even more seamless and affordable. Every aircraft we deploy is a step toward giving our guests more choices, better connections, and the best value in the skies,” Lingam added.
Airbus said its fleet of Airbus A321XLR and A321LR aircraft will be “game-changing” in resetting low-cost regional and long-haul connectivity, while the Airbus A330 fleet will be optimised for long-haul routes,
AirAsia said this plan of strategic fleet expansion will allow the airline to reduce costs while improving fuel efficiency, ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective growth model.
